Psychology of Women Chapter 1

<p>It allows for the replication of findings and helps to identify errors or flaws in research. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests women are incomplete versions of men, leading to negative comparisons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They don't involve random assignment to groups, making it difficult to draw causal conclusions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sex refers to biological differences between males and females, while gender refers to social roles and expectations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child's attraction to the opposite-sex parent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociocultural Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evolutionary rationale for gender roles in parenting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Karen Horney (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Learning Theory emphasizes only reinforcement, while Cognitive Social Learning Theory includes cognitive processes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marxist feminism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Males will seek to attract multiple mates, while females will be choosier about partners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing issues of diversity and intersectionality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Care perspective and justice perspective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal struggles reflect broader societal issues and gender inequality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implicit thought operates without awareness, while explicit thought is deliberate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stereotype threat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traits indicative of care and nurturing behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reinforces traditional gender roles and stereotypes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggressiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The adjustment and adaptation to a different culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The binary classification of gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subtle, often unintentional, comments or behaviors that convey prejudice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical trauma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differences in verbal and nonverbal communication between genders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affiliative interruptions are more common among women. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent use of filler words and hedges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Androgynous individuals listen more than traditional gender roles allow. (C), Androgyny promotes better communication skills. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Men face more societal consequences due to higher social status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A statistical method to combine results from multiple studies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to perceptions based on recent experiences or information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race refers to biological differences, while ethnicity relates to cultural identity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased academic standards due to lowered admissions criteria. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family, respect, harmony, hard work, and education. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher levels of income inequality compared to other groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gender refers to societal roles, while sex pertains to biological attributes.

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.

Modern sexism, hostile sexism, and benevolent sexism represent different attitudes towards gender.

Qualitative analyzes subjective data while quantitative focuses on numerical data.

A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation.

Changes in participants' behavior caused by the experimenter's expectations.

Someone whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality of the sexes.

Belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group over others.

Subtle, often unintentional, discrimination against a marginalized group.

Process of adopting cultural traits from another group while retaining one's own culture.

The cumulative emotional and psychological harm experienced by a group over generations.

Language marked by hesitation, uncertainty, or lack of confidence, often more common in women.

Short questions added at the end of statements to seek agreement, often used by women.

The ratio of time spent looking at someone to time spent being looked at, informing communication dynamics.

The perception that women are exceptions to gender generalizations, shown in various contexts.

A study suggesting that androgynous individuals may be better listeners and more adaptable in behaviors.

Argues society is harsher on men than women who break gender norms due to status concerns.

Suggests that societal penalties are harsher for men violating gender norms to protect heterosexuality.

A study method that combines results from multiple studies to identify trends.

A mental shortcut where people judge the likelihood of events based on immediate examples.

A cognitive bias where people categorize based on perceived similarities to prototypes.

Five fundamental values that guide Asian cultures, emphasizing family, education, and social harmony.

Challenges in research that includes collaboration, measurement, and cultural differences.

Freudian components of personality: id (basic instincts), ego (realistic part), superego (moral conscience).

A child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent, typically resolved during the Phallic stage.

A girl's psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Theory suggesting that the sex that invests more in offspring will be more selective in mating.

Learning behavior through interaction with others, emphasizing operant conditioning and observation.

Theory incorporating attention, self-regulation, and self-efficacy in the learning process.

Stages of moral reasoning where individuals progress through three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional.

Cognitive framework that organizes concepts related to gender, guiding behavior and attitudes.

Six main types include liberal, cultural, Marxist, radical, women of color, and postmodern feminism.

The first wave focused on voting rights, the second on equality and reproductive rights, and the third on diversity and intersectionality.

An academic field that challenges the traditional definitions of gender and sexuality.

A cognitive framework that helps organize and interpret information about gender.

Implicit thought is automatic and unconscious; explicit thought is deliberate and conscious.

The fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group that can hinder performance.

The idea that gender roles are created and maintained by social norms and expectations, not just biology.

A blend of both masculine and feminine characteristics in an individual, viewed as a flexible identity.